Liane Colonna

Liane Colonna is an Assistant Professor in Law and Information Technology at the Department of Law, Stockholm University, where she investigates ethical and legal challenges arising from AI-driven practices in higher education. She also engages in methodologically oriented research at the intersection of AI and Law, contributing to the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanities and Society. Additionally, Liane serves as the director of the Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI) and is a member of the New York Bar since 2008.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Law, Stockholm University
• Institute Leadership: Director, Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI)
• Professional Status: Member of the New York Bar

Research Interests:

• Ethical and legal challenges of AI in higher education
• Methodological approaches in AI and Law
• Data protection and privacy by design
• Regulatory frameworks for AI and emerging technologies
• Privacy implications of lifelogging and health IoT
• International data governance and surveillance law

Publications demonstrate expertise in AI regulation, GDPR compliance, and privacy-preserving technologies, particularly for assisted living and educational contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with legal accountability, emphasizing human oversight and ethical design.